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Old 08-17-2004, 08:51 AM
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Do you need a spring compressor when installing coilovers ???
I知 just wondering if this is an easier do-it-yourself job then doing a separate spring & shock install.
Does each shock/spring combo ship installed together already so they just bolt in place ???

I知 talking about TEIN SS specifically.

And the friends helping me would be the same ones that did the Comptech Headers on my car, so they know what they池e doing.
And I know how to take the back seat out.

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Old 08-17-2004, 10:23 AM
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Yes, you'll still need a compressor unless you buy a separate set of top hats. Tein SS doesn't come withy them, so you must reuse the stock ones.
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OK.... Thanks
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the zeals come fully constructed. all you need to do is slap them on.
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You'd still need a compressor to remove the old springs -- right?
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no because you take out the whole strut tower assembly as one peice.
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OK -- shows what little I know about spring installation...
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